July 1, 2021
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
Most of us are familiar with consumer GPS devices. Maybe you run Google Maps on your smartphone. Or your car is equipped with Navman or Garmin. Chances are that you have an introductory understanding of how GPS works, by connecting to a network of GPS satellites and computing turn-by-turn directions to your destination from your current location, sometimes with information about road conditions and traffic. GPS has become easy to use and people use it everywhere. But when a friend told you that your business could get a boost to its bottom line by adopting telematics, you may have answered... View Article
March 15, 2021
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
There is a direct relationship between the use of dash-cams and insurance discounts. Insurance is based on the payment of a specified premium. This is done to guarantee compensation for specified loss, damage, illness, or even death when it occurs. All this is predicated on risk and whether there is a likelihood of the action happening. The rate of premiums will rise if the insurer feels that the risk is high. Contrariwise, premiums will fall if the insurer feels that the client is not of such a high risk. On this front, what is the link between fleet dash-cam and... View Article
March 1, 2021
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
The most significant expense when it comes to managing a fleet goes into fuel. The alternative then is to ensure that you have a strategy in place that saves you the hassle. No one wants to spend all their profits buying fuel for their fleet, so it should help to know that the process of getting consumption under control is quite a straightforward one. The sooner you get fuel consumption under control, the sooner you are on your way to success. We took the liberty of putting together a few creative fuel strategies that work. 1. Tire Inflation In case... View Article
January 29, 2021
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
5 Ways Fleet Management Software Can Improve Productivity Some decades ago, managing a commercial fleet was quite a task, and service managers had a lot of manual work to do, which was tricky and confusing when it came to organizing work. Many managers could not figure out what to prioritize. All they knew is that they had to ensure their drivers’ safety, handle operations, monitor their driver performance, and keep auto checks in a row. Thanks to technology, fleet management is now automated globally, and the transportation industry can now work with ease. Today’s transportation industry has greatly improved with... View Article
January 15, 2021
Published by Malcolm Rosenfeld
Fleet managers use fleet management tools to keep track of the operations. If fleet management is done appropriately, it enables accurate reporting. But fleet management is not easy. Most organizations require assistance to keep things running smoothly. What Is Fleet Management? Fleet management is the process of ensuring commercial vehicles function appropriately. In most cases, it involves the control of the following: Rail cars Commercial motor vehicles Aviation machinery Non- powered assets Ships The primary purpose of fleet management is to ensure proper performance and keep in check operations. As a result, there is improved efficiency and reduced costs across... View Article